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Welcome to Israel! Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, our representative will meet and assist you before providing a private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your first evening at leisure in this vibrant Mediterranean city. Overnight: Tel Aviv
After breakfast, drive up the coast to explore Caesarea Maritima, the magnificent ancient port city built by Herod the Great. Next, journey to the 8,000-year-old port of Old Jaffa to wander through its ancient ruins and beautifully restored artists' quarter. Continue into modern Tel Aviv, starting at the historic Ottoman train station complex—now a vibrant hub of shops and cafes. Stroll through Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish neighborhood established outside Jaffa, before walking along Rothschild Boulevard. Here, discover the UNESCO-designated "White City," the Hall of Independence where the State of Israel was declared in 1948, and Rabin Square, the site of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination. Overnight: Tel Aviv (Breakfast included)
Begin your day with a drive to the ancient Crusader city of Akko (Acre) to explore the Old City, the formidable Crusader Fortress, and the bustling Bazaar. Continue to the coastal city of Haifa, ascending Mount Carmel to visit the Stella Maris Church, built over the cave believed to be the home of Prophet Elijah. Marvel at the breathtaking, immaculately terraced Baha'i Gardens before driving to Tiberias on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Overnight: Tiberias (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, journey to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus, to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Saint Joseph’s Workshop. Continue to Cana of Galilee, the site of the first miracle, before ascending the Mount of Beatitudes, where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered. Visit Tabgha, site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, and the nearby Saint Peter's Primacy Church. Explore the ruins of Capernaum before heading to Kibbutz Ginosar for a peaceful boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Conclude your day with a drive to the holy city of Jerusalem. Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast included)
Start your Jerusalem exploration at Mount Zion, visiting the Church of the Dormition and the Cenacle (the "Upper Room"), site of the Last Supper. Continue to the Church of Saint Peter in Gallicantu, commemorating Peter's denial. Pay your respects at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, and the Israel Museum. Later, drive to the picturesque biblical village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist, to visit the Church of the Visitation, honoring Mary's visit to Elizabeth. Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast included)
Following breakfast, embark on a fascinating Western Wall Tunnel tour. Next, take in a spectacular panoramic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives and visit the Pater Noster Church. Walk down the Palm Sunday route, stopping at Dominus Flevit, before reaching the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Enter the Old City through the Lions' Gate to visit the Pools of Bethesda and Saint Anne's Church. Walk the sacred Via Dolorosa, culminating at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Your Old City tour includes the vibrant Arab Quarter and its maze-like markets, Mt. Moriah, the Western (Wailing) Wall, and Al-Aqsa Mosque (security permitting). Conclude with a drive or walk through the ultra-orthodox Mea She'arim neighborhood. Overnight: Jerusalem (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Christ, along with Saint Catherine's Church and Saint Jerome's Cave. Continue to Jericho, considered the oldest city in the world, to view the Mount of Temptation and the Sycamore Tree. Visit the authentic baptismal site on the Jordan River, then head to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Ascend the desert fortress of Masada by cable car to explore its dramatic history. Finally, drive south to the Red Sea resort town of Eilat to check into your hotel. Overnight: Eilat (Breakfast included)
Cross the Arava border into Jordan and travel through the desert to the awe-inspiring Nabataean city of Petra. Upon arrival at Wadi Musa, mount your horses for a short ride, then walk with your Bedouin guide through the Siq—a magical 1.2 km narrow canyon. Emerge to witness the magnificent Treasury (Al Khazneh). Continue past the Street of Facades, the Roman Theatre chiseled from solid rock, and the Royal Tombs burrowed into the cliffs. Ascend to the High Place of Sacrifice or climb the ancient steps to the monumental Monastery (Ad Deir). Overnight: Petra (Breakfast included)
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the expansive, rose-red city of Petra at your own pace. Revisit your favorite monuments, hike the surrounding desert trails for stunning elevated views, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of this spectacular New Seven Wonder of the World. Overnight: Petra (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, bid farewell to Jordan as you cross the Arava border back into Israel. You will be provided with a seamless departure transfer to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable journey across two ancient lands. (Breakfast included)